1984 United States Senate election in Delaware
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The 1984 United States Senate election in Delaware was held on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Democratic Senator Joe Biden won re-election to a third term, defeating Republican challenger John M. Burris. Like many other Senate Democrats running for re-election in 1984, his state was also carried by Ronald Reagan.
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November 6, 1984
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  Biden: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Burris: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Joe Biden (D), incumbent Delaware Senator running for a third Senatorial term
- John M. Burris (R), businessman and former Minority and later Majority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Biden (incumbent) | 147,831 | 60.11% | +2.15% | |
| Republican | John M. Burris | 98,101 | 39.89% | −1.13% | |
| Majority | 49,730 | 20.22% | +3.28% | ||
| Turnout | 245,932 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
County results
| County[3] | Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.
Democratic |
John M. Burris
Republican |
Total votes cast | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | % | # | % | # | |
| Kent | 18,911 | 58.46% | 13,424 | 41.52% | 32,335 |
| New Castle | 107,636 | 62.22% | 65,352 | 37.78% | 172,988 |
| Sussex | 21,284 | 52.41% | 19,325 | 47.59% | 40,609 |
| Totals | 147,831 | 60.11% | 98,101 | 39.89% | 245,932 |